A GUEST house and cafe has been put up for sale.

Birchleigh in Grange is on the market for just under £400,000.

The six-bedroom building is rate four stars by the AA

A listing by property agents Hackney and Leigh said: "This delightfully presented guest house has been sympathetically upgraded and improved over the years to now offer its lucky new owners a property ready to ‘walk into’ and carry on running as a successful business or private residence and having a range of eco-friendly measures including solar panels and heater exchange in order to minimise running costs.

"Currently run over 9 months of the year but could easily be extended to 12 months and increase turnover accordingly.

"There is also a café licence in place."

There are three reception rooms and six bathrooms at the property, in Kents Bank Road.

It is also described as 'a great base from which to explore the Lake District and its many attractions'.